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Each supplier of drinking water is required to send an annual statement describing the source to every household it supplies.

A) True
B) False

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​Smelting, Inc., operates a plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission. The plant does not use equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely


A) ​a violation.
B) ​not a violation because a "major source" is exempt.
C) ​not a violation because the plant does not use any equipment.
D) ​not a violation because the plant is not a mobile source.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Federal law provides the basis for issuing regulations to control multistate air pollution.

A) True
B) False

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Wetlands may be filled or dredged without a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

A) True
B) False

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National effluent (pollution) standards are set by each affected industry.

A) True
B) False

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Cities and counties may impose rules regulating methods of wastes removal.​

A) True
B) False

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Many point sources emitting pollutants into water do not need a permit.

A) True
B) False

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Businesses that engage in ultrahazardous activities are not liable for any injuries the activities cause.

A) True
B) False

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​Noxious, Inc., makes and sells pesticides. If a substance is identified as harmful and the harm is imminent, the Environmental Protection Agency can


A) ​conduct an inspection of Noxious's plant.
B) ​declare the substance to be unregulated and allow its production.
C) ​ignore the risk if the benefit outweighs the harm.
D) ​order the substance to be sold in an adulterated form.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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It is a violation of federal law to destroy or deface any labeling required on a pesticide or herbicide.​

A) True
B) False

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The Environmental Protection is required to list all hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) on a prioritized schedule.

A) True
B) False

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​New Town Construction, Inc., wants to build a parking ramp to connect to its New Town Mall, both of which are on private land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is


A) ​prohibited.
B) ​required.
C) ​unnecessary.
D) ​voluntary.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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